Articles by Mel Rothenburger
The argument for taking New Afton into city
MONDAY MORNING EDITORIAL — A reader raised a good point on the weekend about the City’s application to extend its boundaries to take in the New Afton mine. Question [Continue]
Venture Kamloops study points to ‘weakness’ of current city tax ratios, say major industries
NEWS — A recent economic impact study by Venture Kamloops strengthens the case for lowering major industries’ share of the tax burden, say industry representatives. [Continue]
Art exhibit to open dialogue on substance use
ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT — Art will be the medium to send a message about substance use at an upcoming exhibit in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. Bearing Witness is the [Continue]
Meet your hair apparent — in politics these days it’s what’s on top that really counts
SLIGHTLY SKEWED (COLUMN) — News item: North Korea watchers are debunking reports that president Kim Jong Un has ordered his countrymen to adopt his distinctive hairstyle. [Continue]
Kamloops should put three-cents-per-litre municipal tax on gasoline, and tax diesel too
EDITOR’S NOTE — Dr. Peter Tsigaris, an economics professor at Thompson Rivers University, write for The Armchair Mayor News on important current issues and ideas. By [Continue]